Which is the nuttiest engine in the Indy 500?
Some of the gnarliest engines in racing history were made for the Indy 500. These are the ten nuttiest. 10.) Smokey Yunick’s Backwards Engine
What was the name of the car in the Indianapolis 500?
Named the Harvest Auto Racing Classic, it wrote an obscure chapter in Speedway history 104 years ago, in September 1916. This continues a series of interviews with Indianapolis 500 legends about the favorite car they drove in “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” and why, in their words.
What kind of car does IndyCar use?
What Is INDYCAR? Model: Dallara IR-12 chassis (2012-present) with Dallara IR-18 aero kit. Construction: Monocoque contains cockpit, fuel cell and front suspension; engine is stressed (integral) member of chassis; rear assembly contains bellhousing, gearbox and rear suspension members
What was the horsepower of the Indy 500 in 1946?
With a centrifugal supercharger the engine ran up over 500 horsepower in 1946, over 800 horsepower in 1966. So many Novi-powered cars crashed, unable to handle to engine, that many drivers refused to race anything with the motor. They thought it was too dangerous. But dammit, it had character, as reader Desu-San-Desu explains.
What was the speed limit for the 1999 Indy 500?
All entries utilized 4.0 L normally aspirated engines, with a rev limit of 10,300 rpm. This was the last year for use of the first generation IRL chassis, which were introduced in 1997. For 1999, the pit road speed limit was reduced to 80 mph. From 1992-1998, the speed limit had been 100 mph.
Who was the cart driver in the 1999 Indy 500?
Moreno had been racing regularly in CART since 1996, and had competed at Indy previously in 1986. After missing the IRL opener at Walt Disney World, Moreno ran IRL races in 1999 at Phoenix, Charlotte (canceled), and the Indy 500 with Truscelli Racing.
When was the 83rd Indianapolis 500 race held?
The 83rd Indianapolis 500 was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana, on Sunday, May 30, 1999. The race was sanctioned by the Indy Racing League, and was part of the 1999 Pep Boys Indy Racing League season. In the closing laps, race leader Robby Gordon ran out of fuel within sight of the white flag.
Who was the winner of the Indy 500 in 1964?
The race victory represented the long-awaited “fifth” Indy 500 win for A. J. Foyt, who had previously won a record four times as a driver ( 1961, 1964, 1967, 1977 ). It was also one of the most-successful races for A. J. Foyt Enterprises, with Bräck the winner, and team cars Billy Boat third, and Robbie Buhl sixth.